Manfredo B. is a Nicaraguan-born, Tampa based Graphic Designer.
Before that, he enlisted in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper, serving as a Communicator in the Special Operations Community. He served from 2012 - 2022.
After his tenure, he moved to Tampa and joined the Graphic Design program at the University of South Florida. He enjoys branding/strategy, printmaking,
photography, web design, typography, illustration and presentation design.
When he is not designing, he either spends time with his cats, practices the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, or travels the world.
Manfredo now aims to serve the people who are looking to expand the story of themselves and their business. Through the power of visual arts, Manfredo
finds and creates a imagery system that adds value to business brands, curating a powerful story that aims for success.
EXPERIENCE
University of South Florida, Office of Veteran Success (OVS), Tampa
Visual Communication Officer
Jun 2022 - Jan 2025
• Operated and maintained the OVS Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts. Increased account engagements and followers by 200% over 3 months.
• Developed Visual Identity guideline that reflected OVS’s mission statement and University brand. Decreased training and workflow timeline for existing and new trainees.
• Created flyers for Office professional events; disseminated through social media platforms and Monthly Newsletters; saw an increased attendance of students throughout semesters.
• Reviewed and processed benefit applications of over 8000 military connected students.
• Organized and maintained Student Support Tracking system to ensure student issues were properly addressed and resolved with minimal downtime.
U.S. Army, Various Locations
Information Technology Team Chief
Aug 2012 - Feb 2022
• Supervised a team of 15 personnel that provided communications support over 10 operations for Special Operations Command and NATO Partner Nations throughout Europe.
• Maintained $3M+ communications equipment, directly supporting Special Operations missions throughout Europe.
• Enhanced team capabilities through a 6-month skills development plan and coordinated specialized equipment training for European Operations.
• Provided comprehensive IT support, including maintenance of 300+ computers, resolution of 800+ tickets, and user training on hardware, software, and network issues.
• Monitored the Network spectrum that provided communications occupied by the 1000+ U.S. Armed Forces members throughout Afghanistan.